HOLYPORT F C NEWS

Holyport Sportmans' Dinner - 28th November

Following the success of last years Sportsman’s Dinner, Holyport Football Club are pleased to announce that another Dinner is planned. Bookings are currently being taken for the Sportsmans' Dinner evening taking place at Maidenhead Golf Club on 26th February 2009.

Doors open at 7.30pm on the night and the evening includes ex-Manchester United Legends Wilf McGuinness and Norman Whiteside looking back at their careers and entertaining guests with tales from the dressing room

Sharing the company of Wilf McGuinness and Norman Whiteside guests will receive a superb three course meal with wine. The evening will also have a raffle and auction of sporting memorabilia to follow on the night.

Tickets are limited but remain on sale at just £50 per person or £450 for a table of ten.

To book your tickets for what promises to be an exceptional night, please contact Richard Tyrell on 07515 789415 or email richardtyrell@yahoo.co.uk - Or download a booking form by clicking on this text
Field Of Dreams For FA Vase Debut - 17th September

Many years hard work has seen FTL Futbol Hellenic One East Club Holyport realise their dream of playing in the Carlsberg FA Vase. This weekend, Saturday 20th September the ‘Port’ entertain Combined Counties League side Sandhurst Town at Summerleaze Village, the match kicks off at 3-00pm.

This is something of a fairytale for a team who played on a local park pitch just five years ago and are now using a ground that that has seen continual development all down to the hard work and dedication of a group of individuals who truly love football and this is epitomised by one of the youngest members of the group, Reserve team captain Richard Tyrell. As recently as last Saturday, 6th September, Richard arrived at the ground at 7-30am in the morning helping a group of six to lay hard more standing ready for spectators for the big match. Then watched the home game against Newbury, which was followed by a quick shower and taking the lead role in organising a fund raising ‘Race Night’ that eventually finished at midnight. Richard even took home a few of the evening’s helpers who had indulged in a few ‘sherbets’ whilst Richard stayed alcohol free.

Holyport as a club can’t wait for the big day and come what may they will enjoy their day and hope they can be one of the second Qualifying Round giant killers
Holyport FC Signings – 28th July 

FTL Futbol Hellenic One East side Holyport have made three, major new signings as they continue to strengthen their squad for the coming season. 

Alex Cairns and Ben Chadbone have joined from last seasons One East Champions Chalfont Wasps and Lee Jerrum, released by Brentford, have all put pen to paper for the delighted Port manager Jason Andrews.
Delighted With Progress - 22nd July

Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th saw Holyport kick off their pre-season campaign with a creditable 2-0 defeat against a strong Windsor & Eton side followed by a 5-2 demolition of Bracknell Reserves.

Manager Jason Andrews has given all of this season signings a run out and has been delighted with the effort and application from all of his squad, but especially the youngsters and new signings.

The next game however will be a stern test as Slough Town will be bringing their first team squad to Summerleaze Village along with their large, loyal travelling support for a 7-30pm kick off on Thursday (24/7). This is followed by a trip to Woking to play Combined Counties side Westfield on Saturday (26/7).

Maidenhead United then visit ‘The Port’ headquarters for a clash between Maidenhead’s top two sides, again a large attendance is expected as Drax Hippolote is expected to field a number of first teamers and new prospects.

Port’s management duo of Andrews and Tom Donati have stepped up the search for a new keeper as the impressive Warren Carter looks set to join Bracknell Town. Town manager Byron Walton has been a long time admirer of Carter failing to lure him to his previous club, Flackwell Heath last season. This time however he looks set to get his man.

Holyport will continue their popular ‘Kids under 16 Free’, entry scheme for the coming 2008-2009 season. This concession will also apply for the two, major pre-season matches against Slough Town on Thursday 24th July and Maidenhead United on Thursday 31st July. General spectator ground entry will be £3 per person.